Vintage Composition Baby Doll

This is a vintage baby doll, likely made from composition material, given the visible cracking and age-related wear on its face and limbs. The doll appears to be approximately 12-16 inches in height, though an exact measurement is not possible from the image alone. Its complexion is a pale, creamy beige, with rouged cheeks and a prominent red painted cupid's bow mouth. The eyes are painted closed or molded as such, showing no discernible pupils, implying a sleeping or stylized expression. The head is covered by a bonnet-like cap, possibly made from the same striped fabric as its dress, secured with a tie under the chin. The doll is dressed in a striped outfit, featuring vertical stripes in alternating shades of what appears to be muted blue/grey and beige/cream. The dress has short, puffed sleeves and a pinafore-style top with shoulder straps. It wears matching light-colored shoes, possibly soft leather or felt, with a bow on top, and what seem to be knitted socks bunched around the ankles. Condition-wise, the doll shows significant signs of age and wear consistent with composition dolls from the early to mid-20th century. There are clear cracks and crazing visible across the face, particularly on the cheeks and forehead, indicating the drying and shrinking of the composition material over time. Portions of the paint on the face, specifically around the eyes and mouth, might be chipped or faded. One notable detail is a white price tag attached to the doll's right arm, marked '40.' (presumably $40). The fabric of the clothing appears somewhat faded and possibly stained, suggesting it is original to the doll or at least very old. The overall craftsmanship suggests a mass-produced item common in its era, but the delicate features of the face point to a specific mold. The styling of the doll, with its chubby cheeks and infant-like appearance, places it in a common aesthetic for baby dolls from the 1920s-1940s.

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